Stars share childhood photos for Princess of Wales campaign

Stars share childhood photos for Princess of Wales’ campaign – can you guess who’s who?

The stars shared a series of childhood photos on social media on Saturday in support of the Princess of Wales’s first years campaign.

Throwback pictures of fashion designers, footballers, TV presenters and chefs have been shared on respective Instagram accounts – but can you guess who it is?

It comes in response to Kate’s new early childhood campaign, which aims to “give generations of children the best start in life”.

The first celebrity is best known as a member of a hugely popular 1990s girl band that became icons of the decade.

She launched a solo career before signing her first deal with a fashion brand in 2003 and then taking the plunge to designing her own line.

Who is who?  The stars shared a series of childhood photos on social media on Saturday in support of the Princess of Wales's first years campaign

Who is who? The stars shared a series of childhood photos on social media on Saturday in support of the Princess of Wales’s first years campaign

That’s right! It is Victoria Beckham who rose to fame as Posh Spice in the Spice Girls and is now an international fashion icon.

In her childhood photo, the designer sported an adorable blue and white knitted poncho.

Her brunette hair was pulled up in a cute bun on top of her head as she crouched next to a doll in a toy stroller.

Victoria wrote: “I was 3 years old in this picture and already experimenting with fashion!

“Our early childhood years are so important in shaping the rest of our lives. That’s why I’m backing The Princess Of Wales in supporting #shapingus and @earlychildhood.”

She ended by saying: “Post with me your favorite childhood photo with the Princess of Wales and early childhood.”

Next, this former professional footballer found fame at Manchester United, where he made his debut aged just 17.

He then played internationally for his home team as well as for Real Madrid, now owns his own club and is one of the most famous players in the world.

Young Stare: It's David Beckham!  Pictured at age four.  Now famous for his twisting free kicks and the first England player to win titles in four different countries

Young Stare: It’s David Beckham! Pictured at age four. Now famous for his twisting free kicks and the first England player to win titles in four different countries

That’s right, it’s David Beckham! Pictured at age four. Now famous for his twisting free kicks and the first England player to win titles in four different countries.

The sportsman is now a co-owner of Salford City and Inter Miami CF, for which his son Romeo plays in the reserve team.

With the third children’s photo, this channel became famous in the 1990s, presenting various children’s television series and radio shows.

Throwback: For the third children's photo, this channel became famous in the 1990s by presenting various children's TV series and radio shows

Throwback: For the third children’s photo, this channel became famous in the 1990s by presenting various children’s TV series and radio shows

She has enjoyed a long TV career and has since hosted her own podcast and written eight books.

You have it! It’s Fearne Cotton. Known for her work on Top Of The Pops and CBBC, she now hosts Happy Place and works on self-help books.

Alongside the photo, she wrote: “This is me, about four years old. Possibly the age I started cultivating my own style and love for clothes and definitely the age I started developing a great passion for art and creativity.

Being the fourth celebrity, this person is known for demonstrating relaxed, quick meals on these various cooking TV shows.

Cute: The guy is best known for his 1990 TV show The Naked Chef, which worked to encourage other men to cook

Cute: The guy is best known for his 1990 TV show The Naked Chef, which worked to encourage other men to cook

Right foot ready: Next up, this celebrity is a professional footballer whose career took off at the age of just eight to become a Premier League top scorer

Right foot ready: Next up, this celebrity is a professional footballer whose career took off at the age of just eight to become a Premier League top scorer

Adorable: This is a CBeebies host known for her guest appearances on Loose Women and Lorraine and has had a role in the I'm A Celeb jungle

Adorable: This is a CBeebies host known for her guest appearances on Loose Women and Lorraine and has had a role in the I’m A Celeb jungle

He began his career as a pastry chef and has since opened a number of restaurants and published many cookbooks.

That’s right, it’s Jamie Oliver! Best known for his 1990 TV show The Naked Chef, which encouraged other men to take up cooking.

Alongside the throwback, Jamie wrote: “I was 5 years old here. Look how happy I look in my tan tie cords, trackie top and buckle up roller skates!

“I feel so fortunate that I had a great childhood growing up in my mum and dad’s pub. Not only has it given me a thirst for food knowledge and a passion to pursue it as a career, it has also taught me about people and communities.

Fearne Cotton: Alongside the photo, she wrote: Childhood: The star said it was the age when she started learning to be creative

Fearne Cotton: Alongside the photo, she wrote: “This is me, about four years old. Possibly at the age when I started cultivating my own style and love for clothes.

Next, this celebrity is a professional footballer whose career took off at the age of just eight to become a Premier League top scorer.

It’s Harry Kane! Forward for Tottenham Hotspur and captain of the England national football team.

Harry is currently England’s top scorer with Wayne Rooney, with 53 goals in his 80 appearances for the team.

The footballer revealed: “I’m only 5 in this picture but look at that right foot ready to go!”

Our fifth celebrity throwback is a blogger, podcaster, author and actress. Married to a member of a pop band.

She is known for her West End performances and starring in the ITV series I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

All grown up: Alongside the throwback, Jamie wrote: “I was 5 years old here.  Look how happy I look in my tan tie cords, trackie top and buckle on roller skates!' Jamie said:

All grown up: Alongside the throwback, Jamie wrote: “I was 5 years old here. Look how happy I look in my tan tie cords, trackie top and buckle on roller skates!’

Right foot ready: Next up, this celebrity is a professional footballer whose career took off at the age of just eight to become a Premier League top scorer Football mad: Harry Kane is currently England's top scorer alongside Wayne Rooney, with 53 goals in his 80 appearances for the team

Football mad: Harry Kane is currently England’s top scorer with Wayne Rooney, with 53 goals in his 80 appearances for the team – he’s 5 years old in retrospect

Throwback: Giovanna captioned the photo: 'Me as a 1 year old.  In fact, this was taken on my first birthday - hence the plate of homemade cupcakes in front of me. Nostalgic: Giovanna pictured in 2021

Throwback: Giovanna captioned the photo: ‘Me as a 1 year old. In fact, this was taken on my first birthday – hence the plate of homemade cupcakes in front of me.

That’s it, it’s Giovanna Fletcher. CBeebies presenter and known for her guest appearances on Loose Women and Lorraine.

She married McFly guitarist Tom Fletcher in 2012 and the couple have three children together, Buzz, Buddy and Max.

Giovanna captioned: “Me as a 1 year old. In fact, this was taken on my first birthday – hence the plate of homemade cupcakes in front of me. As I looked at the other photos of the day, I was surrounded by laughter and food.’

In her campaign, alongside a childhood photo of herself, the Princess of Wales declared: “Faces are a baby’s best toy.” We launched on Tuesday to raise awareness of the important role our early years play in shaping the rest of our lives play.

“We would love for you to spend time with your friends, family, colleagues and community this weekend and talk about your early childhood and how it shaped your life.

“I hope you will also consider sharing a picture of yourself with me before your fifth birthday to help with those conversations and also to share smiles and memories.”

Speaking about her campaign alongside a childhood photo of herself, the Princess of Wales explained:

Speaking about her campaign alongside a childhood photo of herself, the Princess of Wales explained: “We came into being to raise awareness of the crucial role our early years play in shaping the rest of our lives.”

Pictured: Kate as a baby Pictured: Prince Louis

In the picture, Kate, now 41, is clutching her father’s face (left) – and royal fans are already drawing comparisons to the king’s youngest son Louis (right)

The Princess of Wales appeared in a new video shared on her official social media pages

The Princess of Wales appeared in a new video shared on her official social media pages